Other Scholarships and Awards

The Jean Brown Fellowships

Up to four Jean Brown Fellowships may be awarded for each entering class. The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Fellowship

Strong preference is given to Presbyterian students. The Mert and Betty Cooper Fellowship The Crawley Family Fellowship

Preference is given to Presbyterian students who express a desire to enter the parish ministry. Grace Presbytery Endowed Fellowship

Preference is given to a candidate from Grace Presbytery. The Clifford J. and Mary K Grum Fellowship The Betty Wilson Jeffrey Merit Fellowship The Robert W. B. and Shirley Johnston Merit Fellowship The Trull-Herlin Family Merit Fellowship

Preference is given to students from small, rural communities. The Elizabeth Currie Williams Fellowship The Hugh H. and Nancy T. Williamson Merit Fellowship

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

The following merit scholarships are annual awards, renewable for a period up to three years, according to the terms noted above. They cover full tuition.

Preference is given to students who demonstrate interest in and a strong promise vocationally for leadership in the church, exceptional academic achievement, and leadership ability. Recipients are chosen on the basis of merit and in accordance with the Seminary’s financial-aid policies.

The Jean Brown Scholarships Up to four Jean Brown Scholarships may be awarded for each entering class.

The James A. “Buddy” Davidson Merit Scholarship

The William J. Fogleman Merit Scholarship Preference is given to first-career Presbyterian students.

The James M. O’Leary Memorial Merit Scholarship

The Francis S. Springall MD Memorial Scholarship

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

ADA AND ADAMS COLHOUN AWARD This memorial award is made available by The Crusader Class of Northridge Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas. The award is given to a senior student of demonstrated academic ability and promise for ministry and is to be used for the purchase of books. DE PUERTAS ABIERTAS (DPA) FELLOWSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP In 2021, the Board of Trustees approved The De Puertas Abiertas Award (DPA). DPA Awards are given annually to Master of Divinity students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership ability, and interest in and strong promise vocationally for ministry in the church. Recipients of these renewable awards, made without reference to financial need, are selected by the faculty, with special consideration given to racial ethnic minority students.